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Overview of Pete Hegseth's Confirmation Hearings
Pete Hegseth, nominated by President Trump to be the Secretary of Defense, has recently faced intense scrutiny as he navigates the critical confirmation process on Capitol Hill. Various allegations regarding his past behavior—including claims of drunkenness, sexual misconduct, and financial mismanagement at a veterans' nonprofit—have compounded the challenges he faces as Republican senators weigh their support for his nomination.